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Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture

Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3024
State Code
OEP92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
28
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure, mark out, cut and sew skirts for items of upholstered furniture. Upholstery workers with this competency follow established procedures using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues. They recognise dependencies and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan task
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements including design, fabrics, accessories and finish for the skirts from work documentation or spoken instructions
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Determine work method and sequence from task requirements
  • 1.4 Select and prepare suitable work area and clear it of contaminants
  • 1.5 Select equipment and tools to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional
  • 1.6 Check fabric is free of contaminants and meets task requirements for quantity, quality, size, pattern and consistency
2. Measure and mark out pattern/template
  • 2.1 Measure furniture item to be fitted or obtain measurements from work documentation
  • 2.2 Develop pattern or template from measurements
  • 2.3 Lay out fabric and position pattern or template to conform with pattern, nap or direction of fabric and to minimise wastage
  • 2.4 Mark any registration points and follow other instructions to match pattern to fabric
  • 2.5 Mark fabric in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Cut and sew skirts
  • 3.1 Square up fabric to edges or guide markings on cutting table
  • 3.2 Cut fabric and check that work is within tolerance for accuracy in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and follow sewing machine set-up requirements and adjustments
  • 3.4 Operate machine to maintain required product quality and output
  • 3.5 Check that finished skirts meet quality requirements and reprocess as required by workplace procedures
4. Complete task
  • 4.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 5.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI676 MSFUP3010 Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification